Georgia in the News
Read more about Georgia destinations making headlines in these select articles.
October 2024
5 Small Georgia Towns to Visit This Fall
September 2024
25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations
International Tourism Spikes in Georgia for Second Straight Year
August 2024
9 Beautiful Mountain Towns in the Southeast
Swamps, Islands, and More Unexpectedly Beautiful Places in Georgia
July 2024
10 Georgia Destinations Ranked Among “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure
- 15 Best Islands in the Continental U.S.: Golden Isles (No. 1), Cumberland Island (No. 6)
- 15 Best Cities in the U.S.: Savannah (No. 3)
- 15 Favorite Resorts in the South: The Lodge at Sea Island (No. 3) The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island (No. 4), The Cloister at Sea Island (No. 5), The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee (No. 6), Barnsley Resort (No. 12)
- 15 Favorite City Hotels in the Continental U.S.: Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta (No. 5)
- 10 Favorite City Hotels in Georgia:
- Savannah – Perry Lane (No. 1), The Alida (No. 2), JW Marriott (No. 3), The Bohemian (No. 4), The Kimpton Brice (No. 5);
- Atlanta – Bellyard (No. 1), The St. Regis (No. 2), InterContinental Buckhead (No. 3), The Whitley (No. 4), Four Seasons (No. 5)
- 10 Favorite Domestic Airports: Savannah (No. 4)
- 10 Best Domestic Airlines: Delta Air Lines (No. 5)
Before summer break ends and school starts, check out these budget-friendly Georgia experiences
June 2024
10 Best Mountain Towns in Georgia, According to Locals
Savor the flavors at 6 Georgia wineries
May 2024
15 Best Places to Visit in Georgia — From Charming Mountain Towns to Sandy Beaches
Best Dog-Friendly Beaches
April 2024
Georgia May Be Getting Its First National Park Soon — and It Has More Than Just Scenic Trails
The 18 Most Beautiful Places In Georgia, According To A Born-And-Raised Local
March 2024
Experience New Attractions and Hotels in Georgia in 2024
Could this be Georgia’s first national park?
February 2024
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge featured in Wanderlust magazine’s February/March issue as “Hot Shot” destination for Winter 2024
January 2024
Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island ranked No. 1 beach in the U.S. by Lonely Planet
December 2023
Atlanta Botanical Garden named “The Great Christmas Light Fight” champion
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is officially a champion of ABC-TV’s hit holiday decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” Garden Nights, Holiday Lights defeated the New Mexico BioPark Society’s River of Lights, NYC Winter Lantern Festival, and Space Center Houston’s Galaxy Lights to win the trophy and $50,000 prize.
November 2023
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park named to Travel + Leisure’s 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024
It’s not every day the U.S. gets a new national park, but 2024 could see this central Georgia destination enter the fold. Presently managed as a national historical park, Ocmulgee is home to large earthen mounds, including temple complexes, created by numerous Native American peoples over thousands of years. Should Congress approve the new designation in 2024, Ocmulgee will become the first national park in the state and the first in the U.S. to be co-managed by a nation whose ancestors were removed from the area: the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Dahlonega featured as a top winter destination on the TODAY Show
October 2023
Georgia restaurants earn MICHELIN Guide recognition
The MICHELIN Guide has come to Georgia! The first MICHELIN Guide Atlanta selection, featuring restaurants throughout the metro Atlanta area, has been announced, giving food and travel enthusiasts a lot more to explore in Georgia’s capital city. In this inaugural year, five restaurants earned one MICHELIN Star, 10 restaurants earned a Bib Gourmand rating, and 30 restaurants were named Recommended eateries. In addition, two restaurants earned MICHELIN Green Stars, and four restaurants earned special awards.
Tallulah Gorge State Park recognized as Best Way to Get Outdoors in Georgia by National Geographic
Georgia’s Tallulah Gorge State Park centers around a dramatic thousand-foot-tall gorge formed by the Tallulah River. Explore via hiking trails with stellar vantage points or by launching a kayak or paddleboard into the water. If you’re an experienced climber, snag one of just one hundred free daily permits to trek to the gorge floor with its up-close views of Bridal Veil Falls and a chance to slip down the aptly named Sliding Rock for a refreshing dip.
